Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Sewing thick fabrics, Useful Sewing Tips

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bTurn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot.

The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels (between 1 and 4). The larger the setting, the stronger the pressure. Use setting 1 or 2 for thick fabrics, use setting 3 or 4 for thinner fabrics.

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aStrong

bWeak

cWhen you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 (standard).

Sewing thick fabrics

■If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position.

■If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching

Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level.

aWhen you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever.

bPress the black button (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of zigzag foot “J”. Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot.

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aPresser foot holding pin

Note

zThe presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of zigzag foot “J”.

cRelease the button. The foot will lock in place level with the seam, allowing the fabric to feed.

XOnce the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position.

CAUTION

●If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break.

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aSewing direction

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